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What is your personal style for fashion jewelry highlights?
Find your 3 words:
There’s no point embarking on a Fashion Jewelry Highlights journey if you’re not clear on your personal style. If that’s you, this is the perfect first step to solving your jewelry and style woes.
The 3-Word Method: A Revolutionary Tool for Your Personal Style
The 3-Word Method is the creation of fashion stylist Allison Bornstein. I learned about it from the genius Articles of Interest podcast (the “How to Dress” episode is well worth a listen, but they’re all terrific).
Style fans have their own spin on this technique, but the general idea is elegantly simple:
Select the three words that most capture your personal style.
Then, too, after I had reviewed my current wardrobe and pondered the task, I made my final three words:
- Simple: clean lines, no-fuss styling, plain pieces.
- Color Pop: Strong brights against neutrals.
- Graphic: large-scale bold forms, stylized representations, and designs.
How to Find Your Favorite 3 Words:
Option 1: The Inspiration Board Method
Make a personal Pinterest board, a saved album on Instagram, a collection of screenshots, or a similar technique to collect images.
Gather pictures of looks, accessories, jewelry, and overall styles that you enjoy and can envision wearing happily.
Once you have gathered at least 20 pictures, see what themes emerge.
What words do you use to describe them? Choose three words that capture those repeating themes: Make sure they truly resonate with you, are likely to be applicable for a long time, and are not trend-related.
Once more, you can also attempt the next option to gauge what it does to your thought process before making a decision.
Option 2: The Wardrobe Audit Technique
- Take out your go-to outfits—the ones that get you feeling assured and at ease.
- Search for motifs: in textile, hue, form, ambiance, and beyond.
- Select the three words, such as describe what you like most about your personal style.
Option 3: The Word Association Method
Close your eyes and just write down 5-10 words that you would use to describe how you want to look and feel when you’re dressed.
Put a circle around the 3 words that resonate with you the most.
If you like what you see in the end product, then they’re your three words.
Examples of 3-Word Style Profiles
Struggling to come up with some inspiration? Try these combinations and see how you go:
- Classic, Elegant, and Timeless (pearls, fine gold chain, custom-made pieces, neutral shades)
- Minimalist, Modern, and Sleek (plain lines, one-color outfits, silver jewelry—thick or thin)
- Bold, Playful, and Daring (chunky rings, mismatched earrings, statement necklaces, bright colors)
- Bold, Dark, and Textured (black clothing, mixed metals, oxidized silver, edgy shapes). This looks good with midi dresses.
The Jewelry Reset Exercise:
Fall in love with your collection again
The Jewelry Reset Exercise will assist you in:
- Reevaluating what you have and discovering hidden gems.
- Bringing your jewelry into alignment with your personal style.
- Determining gaps that might be filled with new, multi-purpose pieces.
Step 1: The Jewelry Dump
Get out a clear workspace and lay out all of the jewelry you have. Yes, the ones stored deep in drawers or knotted in an old jewelry box.
Step 2: Sort by Category
Now sort your jewelry into three easy piles:
Love it and wear it: These are your go-to items that express your own style and that you’ll wear frequently. You can add sentimental items that you wear nearly daily, such as a wedding band or a special necklace. Make these items front and center.
Sentimental but not often used: Certain items are kept because they are sentimental but aren’t worn very often. Try storing them safely but separately from the rest of your jewelry, or coming up with new ways to include them in your wardrobe.
Step 3: Identify Gaps and Opportunities
Are there holes in my color scheme (e.g., do you predominantly wear silver or gold and want a combination, or adore brightly colored gemstones and there aren’t many)?
Do I require additional layering or stacking pieces (e.g., rings, bracelets, necklaces)?
Step 4: Clean and Organize Your Collection
Clean Your Jewelry:
If the jewelry you’ve decided to keep appears worn out or hasn’t been cleaned in ages, this is a perfect time to clean it before putting it away. You wouldn’t return your dirty clothes to a drawer without washing them, so don’t do the same with your jewelry.
Also, wash your jewelry before putting it away so that it’s in top condition to wear when you dress.
Store and organize your jewelry:
The following are some storage ideas to get you thinking about what will be best for you:
Keep Your Favorites Handy:
I actually don’t suggest keeping jewelry displays out in the open. Dust, moisture, and open air are not the best things for jewelry, particularly precious metals.
One possible solution may be boxes with additional padding and perhaps transparent lids. My own favorite is stackable, padded jewelry boxes that come designed with separate sections for various pieces of jewelry. Keep delicate and troublesome items with care
Step 5: Refresh, Repurpose, or Rehome Unwanted Jewelry
- For jewelry you won’t wear and don’t have a reason to keep, you have a few options that don’t include just tossing it out:
- Repurpose: Could you wear a pendant on a new chain? Stack rings differently? Turn earrings into charms? Use a piece as a statement piece?
- Gift or Donate: If a piece is still in good condition but no longer fits your style, consider passing it on to a friend or donating it.
- Sell or Trade: Higher-value or more unique pieces may be worth selling or trading for something you’ll actually wear.
- Waste and Recycling: If it’s valuable metal (particularly solid gold), you can sell it as scrap, i.e., the metal will be melted down and remade into new.
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Building a Collection That’s Right for You
You’ve updated your collection and discovered the holes. Now let’s discuss the essential pieces that will be the basis of a versatile and wearable jewelry wardrobe.
The following are the most common essential jewelry designs you will want to have in mind when choosing your collection:
1. Daily Fundamentals: Classic, Everyday Jewelry
Your daily pieces should be comfortable, versatile, and effortless to wear. These are the ones that you put on daily, and they match nearly everything.
Small Stud Earrings: Elegant yet understated, these are ideal for any occasion. Mix and match metallic and gem colors for variety.
Gold or Silver Hoop Earrings: Basic pairs of gold and/or silver hoops in a size that suits you are an essential.
2. Statement and Occasion Jewelry
For when you want your jewelry to make a statement, bold, eye-catching pieces can take any outfit to the next level.
- Statement Earrings: The ideal way to make an impact in a very visible manner.
- Bold Necklaces: Pieces that immediately change even the most basic outfit.
- Statement Rings or Cuffs: Conversation starters that make a statement.
3. Layer, Mix and Match Pieces
If you adore versatility, layering jewelry is an excellent option for achieving various styles with the same pieces. With these in your wardrobe, there are limitless layering and stacking options:
- Long chain necklaces: ideal for layering over pendants.
- Stackable ring sets: stack alone or combine and match.
- Mixed or mismatched earrings: experiment with asymmetry or varying metals.
4. Sentimental and meaningful jewelry
Your jewelry wardrobe can also contain special pieces that carry personal significance. These may be items you have selected for yourself or special gifts from others.
- Birthstone jewelry: A touch of personal expression that’s ideal for giving.
- A personalized or engraved item—something that reflects you.
- Heirlooms or vintage acquisitions—timeless and emotional.
